BOONE—John Darnielle will bring his solo performance to Legends music hall May 1at Appalachian State University. Doors open for the performance at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 for Appalachian students and $12 for guests and at the door.

Darnielle is the primary member of the American-folk rock legend The Mountain Goats. He and his band have captivated the hearts of music lovers in the High Country, Asheville, Raleigh and Durham. Darnielle’s solo performance is sure to revive the same nature of transcendentalism once spread before but with a more mature, captivating manner.

Darnielle’s hits include “No Children,” “This Year” and “Love, Love, Love.” His recently released album from Merge Records is titled “Transcendental Youth.”